Immediate Actions of the Medcial Assistant:
With a open wound that is bleeding a medical assistant can try and control the bleeding. Remove any obvious dirt or debris from the wound. Don 't remove large or deeply embedded objects. Don 't probe the wound or attempt to clean it yet. The first thing to do is to stop the bleeding until the EMS arive.
Stop the bleeding and place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound. Press the bandage firmly with your palm to control bleeding. Maintain pressure by binding the wound tightly with a bandage or a piece of clean cloth. Secure with adhesive tape. Use your hands if nothing else is available.Raise the injured part above the level of the heart.Keep monitoring the patient vitas sign until helps